Feature film · 90 min · Writer & director
An eccentric pop singer visits her estranged half-brother and throws his life into turmoil when she finds a muse in his girlfriend.
Torch Song is a satirical drama about the need to be seen, starring Carla Juri, Markoesa Hamer & Al Weaver. It was released in Dutch cinemas in january 2025, and won the Dutch Film Critics Award.
Torch Song
Feature film · 92 min · Director & co-writer
A 60-year-old woman tries to reconnect with her world-traveling son.
Starring Ariane Schluter, Benja Bruijning and Georgina Verbaan, the film attracted over 100,000 visitors to Dutch cinemas in 2018, and received the Golden Film Award.
This film proves that we can genuinely expect more from Dutch comedies. A certain restraint, originality, and actors who tell the story not just with words but also through their expressions. The fact that the film regularly dares to be complex and uncomfortable is a testament to the courage of its makers. — Algemeen Dagblad
Your Mother Should Know
Short film · 14 min · Writer & Director
Hotel Inspector Ludwig has grown tired of his luxury life, until a chance encounter with a female colleague provides the wake-up call he’s been waiting for.
Starring Gene Bervoets, Thekla Reuten & Slimane Dazi. Home Suite Home premiered in the Golden Calf competition at the Netherlands Film Festival, and had its online premiere at NOWNESS.
Home Suite Home
Short film · 11 min · Director
A 12 year old boy with a freshly broken arm realizes he can’t stay a wallflower forever if he truly wants to experience the warmth of a summer romance.
Gips was made as part of the ‘NTR Kort’ program, and had its international premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It has since captured the hearts of both children and adults alike.
Gips (Plaster)
Short film · 1 min · Writer & Director
Two men are drawn into a duel over whose house has the best christmas light display in this ultra-short film.
A silent short. This is one of those that doesn’t need any explaining.
Best Wishes
Short film · 5 min · Co-written/co-directed
“A brilliant satire of an IKEA-style domestic fantasy, this polished short film was created in just two days for a 48 hour film contest.” — The Atlantic
This is REALLY old but I have to mention it, because I owe a lot to this early short. Together with Tim Arts and Stefan van den Boogaard, we made Page 23 almost as a joke, to see if we could write and direct something from scratch in 48 hours. Next thing we know, this thing is winning all kinds of awards and going viral globally. It got coverage on PBS and The Atlantic. Renowned horror icon Mia Farrow is a big fan, and has lauded the film many, many times over the years.
